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Thabo Moloisane dismisses ‘heavy jersey’ myth as Kaizer Chiefs defender prepares for emotional Stellenbosch reunion
Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabo Moloisane has dismissed the long-standing notion that the Soweto giants’ famous black-and-gold jersey carries an extra burden, insisting that hard work and belief in his ability matter more than the pressure associated with playing for the club. The 27-year-old, who joined Amakhosi from Stellenbosch ahead of the current season, believes his […] The article Thabo Moloisane dismisses ‘heavy jersey’ myth as Kaizer Chiefs defender prepares for emotional Stellenbosch ...
Moloisane rejects ‘heavy’ Kaizer Chiefs jersey theory
Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabo Moloisane says the club’s famous shirt carries no extra weight for him, insisting his upbringing in Soweto has helped him understand the expectations surrounding the Amakhosi. The 27-year-old joined Chiefs from Stellenbosch before the start of this season but has not felt the pressure often associated with playing for the Soweto […] The article Moloisane rejects ‘heavy’ Kaizer Chiefs jersey theory was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Orlando Pirates boss Ouaddou sees bright future despite MTN8 final defeat
Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Orlando Pirates’ young players are developing rapidly despite their 2-0 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns in Saturday’s MTN8 final. The result at Moses Mabhida Stadium denied Pirates a fifth successive MTN8 title, while Sundowns gained revenge for their 2024-25 Nedbank Cup final defeat and for surrendering an eight-season Betway Premiership title run to […] The article Orlando Pirates boss Ouaddou sees bright future despite MTN8 final defeat was written by Abdul Karim and...
Nduli credits Orlando Pirates support after serious ankle injury
Orlando Pirates midfielder Sihle Nduli says the backing of his team-mates has helped him stay positive after suffering a grade three ankle ligament tear in the club’s league match against AmaZulu in August. Nduli, 30, was initially expected to be out for about four months. However, he returned to light running and individual training drills […] The article Nduli credits Orlando Pirates support after serious ankle injury was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Inter Milan and Club Bruges set for first competitive meeting after 45 years
Inter Milan and Club Bruges will meet for the first time in an official competition when they face each other at San Siro on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the second matchday of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. Despite their long European histories, the clubs have never previously been drawn together in […] The article Inter Milan and Club Bruges set for first competitive meeting after 45 years was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Inter Milan v Club Bruges: How to watch Champions League match
Inter Milan host Club Bruges at San Siro on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the second matchday of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 GMT. In France, the match will be shown on Canal+ Live 4, according to the schedule published for this round of the competition. The […] The article Inter Milan v Club Bruges: How to watch Champions League match was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Is Bradley Barcola becoming Liverpool’s next Florian Wirtz as £123m star struggles?
Bradley Barcola is facing growing scrutiny at Liverpool following his £123 million move from Paris Saint-Germain, with his difficult start at Anfield raising questions about whether he could follow a similar path to Florian Wirtz. The French winger has yet to register a goal or assist in six appearances under manager Andoni Iraola, leaving supporters […] The article Is Bradley Barcola becoming Liverpool’s next Florian Wirtz as £123m star struggles? was written by Abdul Karim and first appear...
Morocco defender Mahmoud Bentayg ruled out of Zamalek’s CAF Champions League clash with Rwandan Army
Moroccan defender Mahmoud Bentayg has been ruled out of Zamalek’s CAF Champions League encounter against Rwanda’s Army after sustaining a hamstring injury. The left-back was omitted from Zamalek’s squad for Friday’s first-leg meeting in the round of 32 of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after medical examinations confirmed a tear in his hamstring. Bentayg is […] The article Morocco defender Mahmoud Bentayg ruled out of Zamalek’s CAF Champions League clash with Rwandan Army was written by Sy...
Inter Milan host Club Bruges with both sides seeking first Champions League points
Inter Milan welcome Club Bruges to San Siro on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with both teams aiming to recover from defeats on the opening night of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Neither side has registered a point so far, making the second-round meeting an early opportunity to revive their European campaigns. It is also […] The article Inter Milan host Club Bruges with both sides seeking first Champions League points was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on Africa...
Edmond Tapsoba reunites with agent as AD-DUHA academy defeat Bayer Leverkusen youngsters
Edmond Tapsoba met his agent, Boureima Maiga, in Germany when the representative visited the Bayer Leverkusen captain alongside young players from the AD-DUHA academy in Ouagadougou. The Burkinabe defender was reunited with Maiga during a match between the academy side and Bayer Leverkusen’s youth team. AD-DUHA secured a 2-1 victory over their German opponents, earning […] The article Edmond Tapsoba reunites with agent as AD-DUHA academy defeat Bayer Leverkusen youngsters was written by Sylv...
Villarreal v Napoli: How to follow the UEFA Champions League match live
Villarreal face Napoli in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League, with the game available to watch live on Canal+ Sport from 19:00 GMT. Supporters can also track the score, match statistics and key moments through FotMob, BeSoccer and SofaScore. The article Villarreal v Napoli: How to follow the UEFA Champions League match live was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure suffers fresh injury setback in England
Ivory Coast are awaiting further medical updates on winger Bazoumana Touré after he suffered an ankle injury during Newcastle’s 4-1 defeat to Coventry on Monday. The 20-year-old Ivorian international was unable to complete the encounter after being introduced as a substitute in the 59th minute, raising concerns over his availability for Newcastle’s upcoming fixtures and […] The article Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure suffers fresh injury setback in England was written by Sylvester Ntim an...
Ivory Coast begin CAN 2027 campaign strongly despite Cameroon defeat
Ivory Coast took six points from their opening two CAN 2027 qualifiers during the international break, although their return to action under Herve Renard ended with a 1-0 friendly defeat by Cameroon. Renard, back in charge of the Elephants, saw his side make a positive start to their qualifying campaign. Ivory Coast beat Ghana 2-0 […] The article Ivory Coast begin CAN 2027 campaign strongly despite Cameroon defeat was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mohamed Salah targets first European goal for Trabzonspor after flying start in Turkey
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah will look to carry his prolific scoring form to the European stage as Trabzonspor face Finnish side KuPS, seeking his first continental goal for the Turkish club. The 34-year-old has made an impressive start at Trabzonspor, scoring seven goals in the Turkish Super Lig in the first seven weeks of the […] The article Mohamed Salah targets first European goal for Trabzonspor after flying start in Turkey was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Manchester City and PSG meet as state-backed projects take different paths
Manchester City face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday with the two Gulf-backed projects at sharply different points in their development. While PSG are European champions after successive Champions League titles and continue to dominate French football, City return to the competition under the shadow of an unresolved financial case that could threaten […] The article Manchester City and PSG meet as state-backed projects take different paths was written by Elikplim Bok...
Real Madrid’s €140m bet Yan Diomande given chance to shine as Brahim Diaz waits
Yan Diomande moved into the spotlight at Real Madrid after scoring the winner against Villarreal, with backing from the club’s hierarchy and the possible suspension of Vinicius Junior potentially opening the door to a regular run in the team. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international was handed a starting place in Vinicius’ absence on Saturday and […] The article Real Madrid’s €140m bet Yan Diomande given chance to shine as Brahim Diaz waits was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on Af...
Senegalese duo Mbaye Ndiaye and Christopher Simon inspire Motor Lublin to late win
Senegalese forwards Mbaye Jacques Ndiaye and Christopher Simon scored as Motor Lublin secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Radomiak Radom in the 10th round of the Polish league. Simon struck in stoppage time to settle the contest after both sides had scored twice, completing a comeback victory for Motor Lublin in a match that remained […] The article Senegalese duo Mbaye Ndiaye and Christopher Simon inspire Motor Lublin to late win was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Naby Keita in contention for Guinea return ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita could return to the Guinea squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Eritrea after nearly three years away from international football. The 31-year-old, who currently plays for Hungarian club Ferencváros, has not featured for Guinea since their 3-1 defeat by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the […] The article Naby Keita in contention for Guinea return ahead of AFCON qualifiers was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first ...
Morocco’s Atlas Lioness coach Eric Blahic reflects on stalemate against Uzbekistan
Morocco women’s national team head coach Eric Blahic has stressed the difficulty of securing consecutive victories against the same opponent after the Atlas Lionesses were held to a goalless draw by Uzbekistan in their second friendly encounter on Monday at the City Stadium in Rabat. The result followed the first meeting between the two sides, […] The article Morocco’s Atlas Lioness coach Eric Blahic reflects on stalemate against Uzbekistan was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on...
Ugandan refereeing team appointed for Egypt’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Malawi
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Ugandan refereeing team for Egypt’s fourth-round 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Malawi. The match will be played in Malawi on Tuesday, 17 November, four days after the two sides meet in the third round at Cairo International Stadium on Friday, 13 November. The appointed […] The article Ugandan refereeing team appointed for Egypt’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Malawi was written by Nuhu Adams and first appear...
Al-Ittihad Alexandria gain valuable preparation in Damascus but admit they are not at their best
Al-Ittihad Alexandria have benefited from their training camp and participation in the Damascus International Friendly Tournament, although basketball director Ayman Sedky says the team have yet to reach their best level. The tournament is being held from 8 October to 16 October, with Al-Ittihad Alexandria among nine teams taking part in the Damascus Club Championship. […] The article Al-Ittihad Alexandria gain valuable preparation in Damascus but admit they are not at their best was written...
Morocco midfielder Amine Harit embraces leadership role at Marseille
Moroccan international Amine Harit has revealed that he has embraced a different role at Olympique de Marseille, using his experience to guide younger players while prioritising the team’s needs over his personal preferences. The Marseille midfielder made the revelation after his side secured a 2–0 away victory over Troyes in the sixth round of the […] The article Morocco midfielder Amine Harit embraces leadership role at Marseille was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Borussia Dortmund extend Niko Kovac contract until 2029
Borussia Dortmund have extended head coach Niko Kovac’s contract until 2029, securing the Croatian’s future at the club beyond his initial period in charge. The club also renewed the contracts of Robert Kovac and Filip Tapalovic, who are both members of the coaching staff. Kovac, 45, has been Dortmund’s head coach since February 2025. During […] The article Borussia Dortmund extend Niko Kovac contract until 2029 was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
O West opens first phase of sports club in presence of Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports
Orascom Real Estate has opened the first phase of the O West Sports Club in West Cairo, at an event attended by Gohar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports, as well as national and international sports leaders, government representatives and senior officials from Orascom Development and Orascom Real Estate. The club will cover 26 feddans […] The article O West opens first phase of sports club in presence of Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on A...
Bruno Savio reflects on Al Ahly spell and recalls decisive Zamalek goal
Bruno Savio says he wished he had stayed at Al Ahly for longer, while recalling the goal he scored against Zamalek as one of the defining moments of his time with the club. The Brazilian forward said his limited playing time during his only season in Cairo was down to the technical decisions of the […] The article Bruno Savio reflects on Al Ahly spell and recalls decisive Zamalek goal was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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